New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-06
THE CITY FOR TIE CONTENTION


PREFERENCES EXPRESSED BY SOME MEMBERS OF
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
The coming meeting on Thursday al Washington Vi
the Republican National Committee 10 select the tne
and place OF holding the National Convention OF next
wear has given the politicians fresh topic of discussion
The dcc on as TO time and pa is considered by some
az affect NC the interests candid ties. In talking with
members committee who har' been hero wlthiha
few days does not appear that this consideration VIII
have much weight. The entire drift OF party comment
is so strongly significant OF The popular favor III which
Mr. Blaine is held that the question OF candidates. Is
scarcely mooted. Aside from the large number OF
blooms fr different cities that are always started al
such time the prevalent opinion seems 10 De that inc
rea contest will be over the question OF whether IL
b.s TO hold the convention the East or in the West
II 1t goes West. Chicago will probably he the location
II it comes Is the choice will lie between Philadelphia
and Saratoga Delegations from Minneapolis, Omaha
St Louis Indianapolis. Cincinnati and even fIr on 0ah
Francisco will present inducements 10 the committee
and reasons and arguments for their respective clues'
but the ample hotel accommodations, the new Auu-
forum. the lake breezes and custom Will give 'hieaso
the advantage them, If the sentiment OF the com
mttee favors a Western city.
Some OF the Eastern members favor New YORK. Inc
fact that many Democratic leaders WISH 10 h"d 'her
convention in this state for its encct on the Natl'hh
election may have some influence with the committee.
The entire Democratic campaign is to be built mp on the
hope of CARRYING New.York and every card will be
p Eyed 10 that end Interviews with Cabinet officers
indicate that tne administration avors the holding OF
their convention in New York.
Among the members of the Republican National Com
ttce who have recently been here IS Church Howe. OF
Nebraska who went to Washington yestcrday. He had
charge of the Southern Bureau OF The committee at
Knoxville TEN in 1884. Last fall he was candidate
for Congress in the Omaha liStrlc ana was defeated ny
John McShane He brings from Omaha pledge 10 put
$4,000 in the committee treasury II inc convention Is
called for that city John C. New OF nIianS WHO was
once United states Treasurer and has long hcen ihtor
of The indianapolis Journl will support the claims
of his city and then favor Chicago. Garrett Hobart
OF New. Jersey favors the West Manchester naIhes
of Maine who was here Yesterday, thinks New YORK
about tho right place. Colonel A. H. CONFER OF ONO,
who was here recently, will stand 10y Cincinnati bu h's
Chicago for his second choice b. Ekins, VINO I.pIe
sents New-Ncxico on the committee. IL inclined To
Chicago but may support Philadelphia Co!onc. George
". Hooker will probably have the proxy ioI Vermont
says makes little difference TO him where hc CON
ventlon is held 50 the nominee wins the hght.
A FEW YOUNG DEMOCRATS CHOOSE OFFICERS.
The Young Msn's Democratic Club last evening held
its annual election There nftyeisht votes cast
and only few against the following ticket: President
Frederic f. Coudert vice presidents, Lyteton t. tar
rettson. John II. v Arnold. Charles j. Carda' Orlando
h. Potter William b. Hsrnbower secretary william l.
Curtis; corresponding secretary, Eng ne Cru-er; treas
ursr. J. Rockwell Fay; Executive Committee Mac
Crane Cexc. John II. Crinmins L. J. Donnell, oyer
10 ter Samuel Greeubaum, Henry Gresnhcid, Thomas
nb"s NcC"rm,ck. Robert O. Mono. william II.
ODwver Incen Oudin. Pcrcival j. Paris. Archibald
W iIlST VI. . Yy, b W Scion j. wcrbary IT,
and r. B. whitney committee was aplolnled to drsit
resolutions on the dsatn OF Algeruor = sullivan VINO
was member OF the club. aud the members Will attend
the funeral IN Dedy
HE GIBBS Faction HAS MEETING
The was a good csiaace a. the mon hly meeting
OF /, regular" Republican Association VI tho Min
Assembly ri,t the headquarters IN Grand Opera
House Han. Chairman Clarence W Msaio presided
The chief utsrest Of the centred In the Discus
siol OF the method, OF he Investigation committee
appsutsi by the R.pub Cousy nn! fee 10 nyo'-
tgats the condition Of The district II nell! that tue
committee had bro Ig tsN under tn notice OF
the regular body IA Official way. by serving the
charge. and specifications preferred by the Henry j.
spl.. uo faction. The entire question was quietly dis
missed without Any acton.
THE VIEWS OF TWO STATE SENATORS.
state Senators George Erwin. OF - Lawrence. and
Frank 3. Arnold. OF Unadill, are in New-fofk Mr.
win Is visiting his brother. lie has been III with Sc
we're cold but 10 recovering Is preference for Pfef'
dent pro the ia Mr. Low, aud n his opinion
Fremont Cole will elected sp@ Ikeg Of the Assembly
although his persos % choice woui more naturally be
- X AIusSOrtu senator Arnold has not set thHo4n,"i
hs uictceucc Pr-sIi-nt prO team. lie sail 'c'icf1av
that q glt y more acccittDc u 20
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